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Trump went to war for less than what Obama's deal delivered

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

10 min read

The Iran-US MoU left the United States in a worse position than it was before the war, argues Türkiye Today's columnist Pinar Dost

Trump went to war for less than what Obama's deal delivered

IRGC reportedly formed secret Iraq cells to attack Gulf states during war

Middle East

3 min read

Iran's Revolutionary Guards reportedly created small covert cells in Iraq to launch drone attacks on Gulf countries hosting US forces

IRGC reportedly formed secret Iraq cells to attack Gulf states during war

Russia says NATO summit should reflect 'new realities'

NATO

3 min read

Russia says NATO summit should reflect 'new realities'

Halkbank targets record $5B foreign debt issuance after US case dropped

Halkbank

2 min read

Halkbank targets record $5B foreign debt issuance after US case dropped

Iran reportedly postpones Switzerland talks with US over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran talks

6 min read

Iran reportedly postpones Switzerland talks with US over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran postponed planned talks with US in Switzerland after Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, demanding guarantees that hostilities to end before resuming

Türkiye slams France-Greek Cyprus deal as 'illegal'

Eastern Mediterranean

9 min read VIDEO

Greek Cyprus' invalid France card must meet absolute Turkish resolve on ground

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

9 min read

Trump endorsement looms large over Colombia’s presidential vote

Deets

Deets

Trump endorsement looms large over Colombia’s presidential vote

Americas

4 min read

Trillion-dollar hot sauce: 'Apocalypse Now,' kebabs later on Musk's dystopian menu

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Trillion-dollar hot sauce: 'Apocalypse Now,' kebabs later on Musk's dystopian menu

Opinion

6 min read

Canada's historic first World Cup win with 6-0 rout over Qatar

Football

1 min read

Spotlight

Türkiye lifts Roblox ban after nearly 2 years

Türkiye lifts Roblox ban after nearly 2 years

Roblox

2 min read

From Indo-Pacific to Pacific: Is Washington reassessing its strategic bet on India?

From Indo-Pacific to Pacific: Is Washington reassessing its strategic bet on India?

Op-Ed

8 min read

Israeli minister says Türkiye, Syria concern Israel more than Iran

Israeli minister says Türkiye, Syria concern Israel more than Iran

Middle East

2 min read

Germany names Turkish intelligence among Berlin's most active foreign spy services

Germany names Turkish intelligence among Berlin's most active foreign spy services

Europe

2 min read

Why China prefers partners to allies, and how it views coalitions against it

Why China prefers partners to allies, and how it views coalitions against it

Deniz Karakullukcu

From 'Türkiye is next' to collapse of Israeli hegemonic ambitions

From 'Türkiye is next' to collapse of Israeli hegemonic ambitions

Omer Ozkizilcik

Bangladesh’s search for strategic autonomy and Türkiye option

Bangladesh’s search for strategic autonomy and Türkiye option

Return of the dreadnought: Trump at G7 eyes Opium War tactics for Persian Gulf

Return of the dreadnought: Trump at G7 eyes Opium War tactics for Persian Gulf

A. Craig Copetas

Greek Cyprus' invalid France card must meet absolute Turkish resolve on ground

Greek Cyprus' invalid France card must meet absolute Turkish resolve on ground

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Europe’s fighter jet dream meets political reality

Europe’s fighter jet dream meets political reality

Arda Mevlutoglu

Why Syria will not intervene in Lebanon despite Trump's remarks

Why Syria will not intervene in Lebanon despite Trump's remarks

Omer Ozkizilcik

US 'maximum pressure' trades short-term gains for long-term damage in Cuba

US 'maximum pressure' trades short-term gains for long-term damage in Cuba

Melike Hocaoglu Caglioz

Satisfied, but with eyes wide open: Ankara's measured optimism over US-Iran deal

Satisfied, but with eyes wide open: Ankara's measured optimism over US-Iran deal

Why BYD's decision to withdraw is bigger than Türkiye

Why BYD's decision to withdraw is bigger than Türkiye

FIFA’s $13 billion penalty kick: Beautiful game, ugly prices, nobody cares

FIFA’s $13 billion penalty kick: Beautiful game, ugly prices, nobody cares

A. Craig Copetas

Are Turkish-Russian ties collapsing?

Are Turkish-Russian ties collapsing?

Deniz Karakullukcu

Can Bosnia become World Cup’s most loved underdog?

Can Bosnia become World Cup’s most loved underdog?

Middle East peace signals economic normalization for Türkiye

Middle East peace signals economic normalization for Türkiye

Omer Faruk Bingol

France’s identity crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean

France’s identity crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean

The real risk in South Asia is not water scarcity, it's treaty breakdown

The real risk in South Asia is not water scarcity, it's treaty breakdown

The cannibal's fork: Staggering WFP report shows civilization rationing hunger, scarcity

The cannibal's fork: Staggering WFP report shows civilization rationing hunger, scarcity

A. Craig Copetas

A busy fortnight in the Balkans, but few answers

A busy fortnight in the Balkans, but few answers

Mustafa Cuhadar

A warning, not a threat: Understanding Erdogan’s speech on Israel

A warning, not a threat: Understanding Erdogan’s speech on Israel

War whoops and broken arrows: Iran swats down Trump’s $65 million Apache

War whoops and broken arrows: Iran swats down Trump’s $65 million Apache

A. Craig Copetas

Discover

Influencers swap Dubai’s glamor for Istanbul’s authenticity

Featured

Influencers swap Dubai’s glamor for Istanbul’s authenticity

As Dubai's glamor fades, Istanbul's culture, cafes, and authenticity are reshapi...

Antoine Ignace Melling: The French artist who captured Istanbul

Featured

Antoine Ignace Melling: The French artist who captured Istanbul

Ayse Osmanoglu traces Antoine Ignace Melling’s Istanbul, his bond with Hadice Su...

How Türkiye’s sweeping poultry antitrust probe is rewriting rules for business

Money Talks

How Türkiye’s sweeping poultry antitrust probe is rewriting rules for business

What started as an antitrust case now tests whether alleged market manipulation ...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

Food

8 min read

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

From manti to haydari: 5 Turkish classics among TasteAtlas' best yogurt dishes

From manti to haydari: 5 Turkish classics among TasteAtlas' best yogurt dishes

Food

Otto Eats: Manti, the dumpling with an identity crisis

Otto Eats: Manti, the dumpling with an identity crisis

Featured

Featured

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye broadens immigration amnesty, extends eligibility to men

Türkiye broadens immigration amnesty, extends eligibility to men

Where to watch Türkiye’s 2026 World Cup matches in Istanbul

Where to watch Türkiye’s 2026 World Cup matches in Istanbul

Istanbul's M11 airport metro line suspends service until June 19

Istanbul's M11 airport metro line suspends service until June 19

Editor's Pick

'Ottoman Slap' is the only counterpunch to Putin’s bamboozling belligerence

'Ottoman Slap' is the only counterpunch to Putin’s bamboozling belligerence

Putin redirected his malevolence, and Europe—financier, armorer and political lifeline to Ukraine—drifted into Moscow’s sights not merely as a competitor but as a dark adversary cast in civilizational terms

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Ece Irtem laid to rest as funeral phone-filming sparks backlash

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Türkiye lifts Roblox ban after nearly 2 years

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From 'Türkiye is next' to collapse of Israeli hegemonic ambitions

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Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery for second time in 2 days

5

Germany names Turkish intelligence among Berlin's most active foreign spy services

Türkiye's STM begins building second logistics ship for Portugal

Türkiye's STM begins building second logistics ship for Portugal

Defense Industry

7 min read

Turkish naval engineering firm STM has held a steel-cutting ceremony for the second logistics support ship being built for Portugal's Navy

Türkiye slams France-Greek Cyprus deal as 'illegal'

Eastern Mediterranean

14 min read

Turkish Defense Minister Guler calls the France-Greek Cyprus agreement illegal and says the Ankara NATO summit will mark a historic turning point

Türkiye slams France-Greek Cyprus deal as 'illegal'

Izmir Mayor Tugay resigns from main opposition CHP, will serve as independent

Politics

5 min read

Izmir Mayor Cemil Tugay resigns from the CHP and declares himself an independent, citing the removal of the city's provincial party chairman

Izmir Mayor Tugay resigns from main opposition CHP, will serve as independent

Türkiye plans to reopen Halki seminary as university after more than 50 years

Nation

8 min read

Türkiye plans to reopen the Halki seminary, closed since 1971, as a state-supervised university with a theology faculty

Türkiye plans to reopen Halki seminary as university after more than 50 years

MSCI dings rating of Istanbul exchange over opacity, trading restrictions

MSCI dings rating of Istanbul exchange over opacity, trading restrictions

Borsa IStanbul

5 min read

Arcelik pays €111M to buy Whirlpool's Beko Europe stake, settle Russia debt

Arcelik pays €111M to buy Whirlpool's Beko Europe stake, settle Russia debt

Mergers & acquisitions

4 min read

Halkbank targets record $5B foreign debt issuance after US case dropped

Halkbank targets record $5B foreign debt issuance after US case dropped

Halkbank

3 min read

IRGC reportedly formed secret Iraq cells to attack Gulf states during war

IRGC reportedly formed secret Iraq cells to attack Gulf states during war

Middle East

6 min read

Iran's Revolutionary Guards reportedly created small covert cells in Iraq to launch drone attacks on Gulf countries hosting US forces

Intense heatwave kills one in France, disrupts transport and schools

Intense heatwave kills one in France, disrupts transport and schools

Europe

3 min read

Severe heatwave across France resulted in suspension of classes in schools, cancelation of dozens of trains

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir says 'all of Lebanon must burn' after Israeli troop deaths

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir says 'all of Lebanon must burn' after Israeli troop deaths

Israel-Lebanon

8 min read

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for harsher military response in Lebanon after four Israeli soldiers were killed

Pentagon seeks $80B supplemental funding for Iran war: Report

Pentagon seeks $80B supplemental funding for Iran war: Report

Iran War

5 min read

The Pentagon reportedly needs an additional $80 billion to cover costs stemming from the Iran war and other operational expenses

Japan to attend Ankara NATO summit as defense ties with Türkiye deepen

Japan to attend Ankara NATO summit as defense ties with Türkiye deepen

Japan

8 min read

Trump endorsement looms large over Colombia’s presidential vote

Deets

Deets

Trump endorsement looms large over Colombia’s presidential vote

Americas

6 min read

Russia says NATO summit in Ankara should reflect 'new realities'

Russia says NATO summit in Ankara should reflect 'new realities'

NATO

7 min read

More than 200 die in DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Africa CDC

More than 200 die in DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Africa CDC

Health

3 min read

Iranian student in Türkiye designs dress with 5,000 fresh tea leaves

Iranian student in Türkiye designs dress with 5,000 fresh tea leaves

Lifestyle

2 min read

Ece Irtem laid to rest as funeral phone-filming sparks backlash

Ece Irtem laid to rest as funeral phone-filming sparks backlash

Lifestyle

6 min read

Mozart handwritten manuscript found, compositions to be premiered

Mozart handwritten manuscript found, compositions to be premiered

Culture

4 min read

The 44-page manuscript, found in the Bibliotheque nationale de France, is believed to date from Mozart’s time in Paris in 1778

Famagusta Festival guide: 26th edition opens in historic venues

Famagusta Culture and Arts Festival

7 min read

Famagusta's culture festival runs from June 23 to July 16 with concerts, theater, dance and jazz at Othello Castle and Salamis

Famagusta Festival guide: 26th edition opens in historic venues

Ethiopia's Harar draws visitors with UNESCO-listed walled city, Ottoman traces

Ethiopia

4 min read

Ethiopia's UNESCO-listed Harar draws visitors with its walled old city, Islamic heritage, Ottoman traces and maze-like streets

Ethiopia's Harar draws visitors with UNESCO-listed walled city, Ottoman traces

Rare river god mosaic uncovered in Türkiye's ancient city of Aspendos

Archaeology

9 min read

Third-century mosaic in Aspendos reveals Young Eurymedon, rare river god depiction linked to river that sustained ancient city

Rare river god mosaic uncovered in Türkiye's ancient city of Aspendos

Türkiye's World Cup match screenings to continue at ancient theater in Antalya

Türkiye's World Cup match screenings to continue at ancient theater in Antalya

Football

4 min read

Turkish commissaire Koray Cantez to lead cycling officials at Mediterranean Games

Turkish commissaire Koray Cantez to lead cycling officials at Mediterranean Games

Mediterranean Games

5 min read

World Cup 2026: Five matches set for busy group-stage day across North America

World Cup 2026: Five matches set for busy group-stage day across North America

Football

3 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

34

77

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

34

74

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

34

69

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

34

60

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

34

57

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

34

55

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

34

51

8

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

34

41

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

34

40

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

34

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

34

37

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

34

37

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

34

35

14

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

34

34

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

34

33

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

34

32

17

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

34

30

18

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

34

30

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

Beijing panics as Trump’s reality TV aura washes out Xi’s Winnie-the-Pooh charm

Beijing panics as Trump’s reality TV aura washes out Xi’s Winnie-the-Pooh charm

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

Operation Epic Fury targets Paltrow in new war on insurgent influencers

Operation Epic Fury targets Paltrow in new war on insurgent influencers

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

5 min read

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul antique markets

6 min read

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Travel

1 min read

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

Lifestyle

2 min read

IN PICTURES

Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry

Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry

Looted Roman columns and Ottoman relics found in Antalya shop priced up to $980

Looted Roman columns and Ottoman relics found in Antalya shop priced up to $980

Türkiye's private sector foreign debt hits $195.4B, highest in 67 months

Türkiye's private sector foreign debt hits $195.4B, highest in 67 months

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Iran reportedly postpones Switzerland talks with US over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

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Moroccan football star Hakimi to stand trial for rape

Moroccan football star Hakimi to stand trial for rape

Jun 19 2026

Iran reportedly postpones Switzerland talks with US over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran reportedly postpones Switzerland talks with US over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Jun 19 2026

MSCI dings rating of Istanbul exchange over opacity, trading restrictions

MSCI dings rating of Istanbul exchange over opacity, trading restrictions

Jun 19 2026

IRGC reportedly formed secret Iraq cells to attack Gulf states during war

IRGC reportedly formed secret Iraq cells to attack Gulf states during war

Jun 19 2026

Türkiye's World Cup match screenings to continue at ancient theater in Antalya

Türkiye's World Cup match screenings to continue at ancient theater in Antalya

Jun 19 2026

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